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IT Specialist (INFOSEC)
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology · Posted 71 days ago
Hybrid Salt Lake City, UT $91K – $118K Apply by Jul 29, 2026 Information Technology Management ENTJINTJINTPISTJ
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Join the Office of Information Security (OIS) service line under OIT and be part of VA's digital transformation. OIS manages VA's cybersecurity program to protect Veteran data and VA information systems. Delivers enterprise-wide strategy, policy, governance, and network defense through collaboration with VA and OIT. As a IT Specialist in OIS, you will enhance the security posture and resilience of VA's IT systems and data and protect the privacy and trust of Veterans and their families.
What You'll Do
- →Works closely with other information security professionals , IT staff, and system owners to meet VA's information security program objectives and is responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of VA's systems, networks, and data.
- →Serves as a National Data Center Information System Security Officer (NDC ISSO) and, within the ESO, Data Center Support Division (DCSD).
- →Administers National Data Center (NDC) information security programs, through planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems programs, policies, procedures, and tools, under the leadership of the Deputy Director, DCSD.
- →Assists with the development, recommendations, and implementation of procedures and standards within their area of responsibility, and provides an appropriate level of security, centered on acceptable risk, and industry best practice.
- →Performs planning and assessment tasks by developing security for information systems, contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures.
- →Recommends and contributes to developing policies and procedures regarding prevention of unauthorized access to NDC systems, networks, and data.
- →Performs problem solving by contributing to the resolution of information security issues, applying relevant security principles and practices to develop compensating controls or solve operational issues.
- →Champions security awareness by promoting awareness of security requirements among employees located at data centers and VA facilities; ensures sound security principles are reflected in all tasks to be accomplished.
- →Assesses security events to determine impact; select and implement corrective actions as well as, gather and analyze data to provide focused reports on security compliance to appropriate oversight organization.
- →This position is primarily aligned to the following NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework work role: Cyber Security Code 722 (Information Systems Security Manager): Responsible for the cybersecurity of a program, organization, system, or enclave.
- →Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:00AM-3:30PM Compressed/Flexible: As determined by the Agency Policy.
- →Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Remote: This is not a remote position.
- →Telework: This position may be authorized for ADHOC telework.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Selectee is subject to background/suitability investigation.
- ✓Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment.
- ✓To be considered for this position, applicants must complete all required steps in the process.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓There is no educational substitution for this position at this grade level.
Personality Fit
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